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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1963
Page
1
In Brownsville and Port Isabel, 19 school tax suits totaling about 20 000 dollars face hearing May 22 in Judge Scanlan's court. Separately 21 candidates compete for the Shrimp Fiesta Queen 1963 crown with events and coronation slated at Brownsville Civic Center and Padre Island Pavilion.
Mr and Mrs Bud Emmons attended the Bosses Night Dinner and installation of officers for the Insurance Women of Brownsville held May 4 at the Crystal Room Holiday Inn. Mrs Emmons is a member of the Federation of Insurance Women of Texas and editor of the club bulletin.
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Eugene Goolsby aged 27 and a Port Isabel native has joined the Port Isabel Police force. He recently returned from Army service and previously served on the city Auxiliary Police. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Goolsby of Port Isabel.
Ruth Mras, postmaster at Port Isabel, says Braniff Air lines changes affect morning mail. Beginning today, mail leaving Port Isabel in the morning will depart at 12 25 instead of 12 55. Patrons urged to note the change.
Port Isabel Urban Renewal announces completed plans for Project 1 water lines accepted by Cameron County Fresh Water Supply District No 1 and the Texas Health Department. Bids will be advertised after Fort Worth review. 4 to 12 inch mains will improve pressure with sections of 1100 feet of 12 inch and 1470 feet of 6 inch lines, followed by street paving.
Edith Baines and Anne Johnson organize 15 appearances for Shrimp Fiesta Queen hopefuls ahead of the Coronation Ball on July 6 at Brownsville Civic Center. Events span April to July with parties, open houses, style shows, dances, boat rides, and rehearsals across Brownsville Port Isabel Padre Beach and nearby venues.
Thirty seniors of the Port Isabel Independent School system will receive diplomas on Wednesday May 22 in the auditorium of the Derry Elementary School. Commencement vesper services are slated for Sunday May 19 at the same venue with Rev. Virgil Drewery delivering the vesper address. Darrell B. Hester of Harlingen will give the commencement address and diplomas will be presented by Mrs Beatrice Floyd president of the Point Isabel Independent School District Board of Trustees.
The Pre School P T A held its installation banquet at the Charro Cafe on Sunday April 28th. Incoming officers included President Mrs Lloyd Guillot Vice President Mrs Joe Perez Secretary Mrs Gualberto Gonzales and Treasurer Mrs Sabas Gonzales.
About 75 to 100 community leaders gathered at the Bayview Clubhouse to hear Los Fresnos Lions Club outline the 1963 Charity Horse Show to be held June 27 28 and 29 at the Los Fresnos grounds The show will move to new grounds in 1964 with prizes rising from 1000 in 1956 to about 5000 in 1963 Profits fund Crippled Children's Home in Kerrville sight conservation in Los Fresnos schools Little League and other local charities Breedlove notes the show has grown from 10 classes to 29 with 125 entries and expectations of more The event draws Tennessee walking horses palominos and possibly appaloosas with both gaited and western classes Local support is described as Valley-wide and strong.
Friday night Port Isabel Zoning Committee will meet at City Hall to discuss 44 proposed changes carried in the PRESS last week. The meeting aims to explain ordinance titles and permitted uses in R-1 districts including one family dwellings, public schools, churches on corner lots, parks, libraries, kindergartens, day nurseries, and incidental accessory buildings and signs up to ten square feet.
Rio Grande Sea Scouts from Brownsville Port Isabel Harlingen Raymondville Mercedes Rio Grande City met at Anchor Inn on May 1 to finalize plans for the 100-strong cruise. The event begins June 1 led by Leo Baumfelder for 36 years. a moment of silent prayer honored his legacy. Dr. Roger Young of Weslaco attended.
Twenty five members and two visiting Rotarians heard Clyde Fincher of San Benito deliver a talk on Rotary at the El Toro Restaurant. He traced Rotary International's history and growth and emphasized the Four Way Test and the four service avenues Community Service Fellowship Vocational Service and International Service.
Guests from Houston and nearby towns report large catches at the White Sands Motor Lodge and Marina. A group from Houston weighed in 90 trout four pounds each, while Co. E from Houston caught 60 fish and 45 more on consecutive days from their boat off the jetties. Other locals from Los Fresnos, Snyder, and Bay City reported sizable catches, with trout mainly four pounds and redfish up to six and a quarter pounds.
The Port Isabel Baseball Club faces Harlingen Valco at 2:00 p.m. Sunday May 12 at the port road baseball field in Port Isabel.
The New Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church will be dedicated Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. by Bishop Marriano Garri ga with two other bishops present. A Mass by six priests will be offered and the Brownsville Sacred Church Choir will provide music. The $70,000 structure, built by Koen Construction Co. of Edinburg, began last September and the public is invited.
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